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Routar Family History

Routar Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rotar, Soutar, Rout, Rota, Reuter, Kotar, Ruta, Rotter, Roubal, Rotta

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Where is the Routar family from?

You can see how Routar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Routar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Routar families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Routar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Routar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Routar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Routar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Routar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Routar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Routar. For the veterans among your Routar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Routar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Routar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Routar in 1973 was 90, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Routar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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